British Asian Trust

Watch highlights from our Annual Dinner and Reception to relive the magic of the night.

More than 300 supporters attended our reception, raising over £1 million to support our transformative work in child protection, education, livelihoods, mental health and conservation.

Thank you to our sponsors: The Westcombe Group,
OakNorth Bank and Godwit Travel for their support.

Celebrate World Bicycle Day by signing up for the ride of a lifetime 🚲 …

The Most Exotic Bicycle Tour 2026 is heading to South India, cycling from Mysore to Bangalore, past coffee plantations, the Western Ghats, and tiger reserves. 🐅

Now is the 8th ride, this flagship fundraising challenge for the British Asian Trust has seen cyclists conquer over 2,000 km, collectively raising over £3.5 million to support vulnerable children and communities across South Asia.

Have fun. Get fit. Make a difference.

Sign up now or tag someone who'd love this challenge! https://mostexoticbicycletour.org/

In Pakistan, mental health remains a silent crisis. Millions face mental health challenges, yet stigma and limited access to services mean that many never receive the support they need.

At the British Asian Trust, with support from the Vitol Foundation and the CareTech Foundation, we worked with partners including Taskeen Health Initiative, Sehat Kahani App , and the Global Institute of Human Development to integrate mental health support into primary healthcare and community systems across Pakistan.

After four impactful years, we were proud to mark the closing event of the Integration of Mental Health into Primary Care programme implemented across Pakistan.

Together with our partners Taskeen, Sehat Kahani App and Global Institute of Human Development, we achieved meaningful impact:
✨128,000+ people screened for mental health conditions
✨70,000+ individuals accessed community-based mental health services
✨4,000+ people supported through helpline services
✨400+ frontline workers trained across Pakistan

Funded by the Foundation and the CareTech Foundation , this programme brought together government, civil society, and private sector partners to help transform access to mental health support across communities in Pakistan.

We were honoured to be joined at the closing event by Sarah Jeffery from Vitol Foundation and Ms. Mariam Durrani from CareTech Foundation, whose support and commitment have been instrumental throughout this journey.

This programme is a reminder that when communities have access to the right support, mental health care can become accessible, inclusive, and transformative. Together, we can build a future where no one has to struggle in silence.